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Cargo Covering by Sentina Qualified to Deter Terrorists

Feb 26, 2014

Sentina Corp, a New York-based producer of protective cargo coverings, says it has been awarded the designation of 'Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology' under the Department of Homeland Security's Safety Act for its Freight Glove, a reusable…

AVO Electrical Safety Course Open for Enrollment

Feb 26, 2014

In keeping with AVO Training’s philosophy of offering the types of Electrical Safety Training Courses industry and utilities require today, this new course subject has been added to the over 50 courses currently available at the Institute.Maritime…

Engine Room Fires – Old Lessons Not Learnt

Feb 26, 2014

“Lessons are still not being learned when it comes to preventing engine room fires.” This is the message from Graeme Temple, Regional Director for Braemar SA’s Far East operations, following a review of incidents taking place in 2013. “Last…

SNAME Report Covers SOx Emissions Reduction

Feb 25, 2014

The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) has published a new technical report that provides recommendations on technologies, practices and fuels that control and reduce sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions.Limitations on SOx…

MTN Delivers OceanPhone Mobile

Feb 25, 2014

Calling, Messaging and Voicemail Solution, Specially Designed for the Crew.MTN Communications (MTN) announces the general availability of the first calling app for maritime crew.  MTN OceanPhone Mobile leverages the Wi-Fi infrastructure on vessels…

Air2Work Invests £1million in UKCS Base

Feb 24, 2014

Energy sector breathing equipment specialist Air2Work has announced the appointment of new CEO Kevin O'Connor in Aberdeen, as it confirms an investment of more than £1million to expand its UKCS fleet of equipment for workers operating in hazardous environments on and offshore…

Transas Adds Piracy Information Overlay

Feb 21, 2014

Transas Marine has added a Piracy Information Overlay (PIO) to its Navigation product portfolio. The piracy overlay is integrated into the Transas FleetView Online SSAS-tracking software and Navi-Planner 4000 voyage planning software. The…

3 Phoenix Acquired by Ultra Electronics

Feb 20, 2014

The McLean Group announced that it acted as the exclusive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisor to 3 Phoenix, Inc. (3 Phoenix) in its sale to Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (Ultra) for an initial cash consideration of $70 million. Additional…

Cummins Names Schacht Commercial Marine GM

Feb 20, 2014

Cummins Inc. has named Jim Schacht General Manager for the Commercial Marine Business. Working in close cooperation with the Cummins distributor network, Schacht will be responsible for all commercial marine business activities for the Engine Business Unit (EBU) globally…

Wickes to Represent New England Ropes

Feb 19, 2014

New England Ropes announced that Wickes Marine will now Represent New England Ropes Pleasure Marine products throughout the east coast region. Wickes Marine’s main office is centrally located in Tiverton, RI and they also have additional offices…

BOS Completes Short Notice Call Out Contract

Feb 19, 2014

Bibby Offshore Singapore (BOS) said it has successfully completed a call out contract with PTT Exploration & Production Co Ltd (PTTEP).The project involved a short notice mobilization, and saw the BOS-operated DP2 ROV Support Vessel, the…

Sea-Fire Adds Gulf Coast Distributor

Feb 18, 2014

Sea-Fire Marine welcomed Onward Shipyard Supply to its network of distributors. Meeting the needs of both recreational and commercial applications, Texas-based Onward Shipyard Supply serves domestic and foreign marine service companies and shipyards…

Aasta Hansteen Project Creates 200 Jobs

Feb 14, 2014

The Aasta Hansteen and Polarled development projects will have significant spinoff effects in the north. So far the projects are set to ensure jobs for 200 people on the Helgeland coast.'Aasta Hansteen is a pioneer project in Northern Norway…

Bosch Rexroth Hydraulics Training Courses Available

Feb 14, 2014

Bosch Rexroth is accepting registration for all courses in its popular training program designed for industrial and mobile hydraulics systems engineers. Rexroth’s Hydraulics Technical Training is targeted toward individuals who maintain hydraulic systems…

Transas Streamlines Marine Management Structure

Feb 13, 2014

Transas Group has announced today the appointment of Andrey Belentiev as the Group's Director of the Marine Business Unit.Andrey Belentiev, former Managing Director of Transas (JSC), Russian marine business entity, is now in charge of the Transas marine business worldwide…

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